Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked Among Nation’s Best for Geriatric Care by Money

STONY BROOK, NY, June 29, 2025 - Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Geriatric Care in 2026 by Money, earning the No. 2 spot in New York State and ranking No. 16 nationwide.

The recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate excellence in caring for older adults through specialized expertise, high-quality outcomes, patient-centered care and effective coordination of complex medical needs.

The 2026 rankings were based on four key components: geriatric specialization (40%), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality and patient experience ratings (35%), overall hospital and physician quality (15%), and designations, accolades and certifications (10%). SBUH received the highest letter score for geriatric care - earning an A+.

"This recognition reflects Stony Brook Medicine's commitment to advancing care that meets the evolving needs of older adults across our region," said William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President at Stony Brook Medicine. "Our clinicians, researchers and care teams work collaboratively to provide highly specialized, patient-centered care that supports healthy aging and delivers the highest quality outcomes."

"Being recognized among the nation's leading hospitals for geriatric care reflects our commitment to providing exceptional, compassionate care for older adults throughout Long Island and beyond," said Carol A. Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer of Stony Brook University Hospital. "As our population ages, it is increasingly important to offer specialized services that address the unique healthcare needs of older patients while helping them maintain their health, independence and quality of life."

SBUH delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care for older adults through its Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics and the Center for Healthy Aging. The hospital offers a full spectrum of specialized services, including advanced primary care, memory and cognitive health programs, and a Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department, ensuring older adults receive expert care tailored to their evolving health needs.

Money's ranking methodology emphasizes hospitals that excel in managing age-related conditions and coordinating care for patients with complex medical needs. The publication also evaluated hospitals based on the availability of specialized staff, effective communication practices and accredited emergency departments designed to meet the needs of older adults.

For more information about Stony Brook University Hospital, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/sbuh.

About Stony Brook University Hospital:

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) is Long Island's premier academic health center. With 628 beds, SBUH serves as the region's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center, and is home to the Stony Brook University Heart Institute, Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Stony Brook Children's Hospital and Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute. SBUH also encompasses Suffolk County's only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center, state-designated AIDS Center, state-designated Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, state-designated Burn Center, the Christopher Pendergast ALS Center of Excellence, and Kidney Transplant Center. It is home of the nation's first Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. To learn more, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/sbuh.

About Money:

Founded in 1972, Money Magazine helped everyday people live richer lives by learning personal finance strategies that improved their bottom line. Over that time their mission has evolved to guide people to financial victories through up-to-date information, education, and tools as a digital-only destination. With the rising costs of healthcare, Money sees the direct correlation between quality of care and the lessened financial impact on the consumer, the better the care, the lower the overall, long-term costs.